Dental Staff

Trenton Cosmetic & Family Dentist serving the Riverview, Woodhaven and Brownstown area

All our professionals at Southshore Dental maintain the highest levels of accreditation and pursue ongoing education to stay abreast of the latest trends in dentistry.

Dr. Mehul C. Patel

Dentist in Trenton, MI

Southshore Dental

Dr. Patel received his undergraduate degree in biology and physiology from Michigan State University then attented the University of Michigan Dental School and received an award for outstanding excellence in patient care. Since his graduation he has been training with some of the leading professionals in his field including extensive training in comestic, restorative and diagnosing and treating advanced problems.He takes more than twice the required continuing education required to maintain licensure. Dr. Patel also sits on the Michigan Dental Association board of membership and participates in several charitable dental organizations. His goal is to provide the latest and most advanced procedures using modern materials and the most current technology. Recently, he is an Adjunct Clinical Professor at University of Michigan.

About Dentistry: "I absolutely love being a dentist. The greatest challenge is taking a patient who is afraid and apprehensive and making them comfortable. Today's technology allows our patients to have the smile they have always dreamed of without the pain."

Dr. Patel enjoys sports, reading, and scuba diving and being with his family. He also is involved in non-profit dental organizations, including "Christina's smile" which provides free dental care for underprivileged children.

We are pleased to announce Dr. Heba Abuhussein, Periodontist, to our office

Dr. Heba Abuhussein

Dr. Heba Abuhussein was born in Los Angeles, California. She moved back to her native country Saudi Arabia when her father completed his PhD in education at the University of Southern California. She grew up in Saudi Arabia, where she completed her education and graduated the top of her class earning a DDS degree at King AbdulAziz University Dental School.

She moved back to the United States in 2006 where she completed the Graduate Periodontal Program at the University of Michigan in 2009. She loves teaching and has taught at the University of Michigan’s Dental School and King AbdulAziz University Dental School. She spends the rest of her professional career working in private practice. She has volunteered her services in treating migrant patients at the University of Michigan Dental Migrant Program in Traverse City and has rendered free oral cancer screenings at local hospitals.

Dr. Abuhussein is an active member and Diplomate of the American Academy of Periodontology. She feels extremely fortunate to be in such a wonderful profession that enables her to improve the quality of life of her patients. Dr. Abuhussein lives in Ann Arbor and loves nature and outdoor activities like playing sports, biking, skiing, and swimming. She spends most of her leisure time with her three dogs, friends and visiting her family.

Dr. Lena Mustafa

Dr. Lena Mustafa received her dental degree from the University of Detroit Mercy in 2012, after completing her Bachelors in Biology at the University ofMichigan- Dearborn. She enjoys working with all age groups, and providing the highest quality of dental care. Dr. Mustafa takes time to communicate with patients to help them fully understand their treatment options, put their mind at ease, and make them feel as comfortable as possible. Aside from her passion of dentistry, she enjoys traveling, playing tennis, and spending time with her friends and family.